A brief introduction to past International Conferences for Women in Business
The 17th International Conference for Women in Business
2012
- Date
- Saturday, July 28, 2012
- Theme
- "We move the world forward"
- プログラム
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| Feature Speech |
Stuti Jalan（Founder & Managing Director, Crosshairs Communication (India)） |
| Feature Speech |
Goshi Hosono（Minister of the Environment） |
| Feature Speech |
Makiko Eda（Director of Marketing & Consumer Sales, Intel Asia Pacific） |
| Feature Speech |
Hiroshi Ishii（Associate Director, MIT Media Lab） |
| Feature Speech |
Lin Kobayashi（Executive Director of Foundation for International School of Asia, Karuizawa） |
| Feature Speech |
Soichi Noguchi（Astronaut） |
| Talk Show |
Yoko Ishikura（Professor of Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University）
Takeshi Natsuno（Professor of Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University） |
| English Rakugo |
Emiko Magoshi（Professor of International Management, J.F. Oberlin University） |
| Feature Speech |
Masamichi Ito（Regional Manager, Cargo Sales - Japan, American Airlines） |
| Feature Speech |
Seiko Noda（Member of the House of Representatives） |
| Interactive Discussion Session 1 |
- 'Women making an impact in Asia
- Moving Japan Forward—Women and the Economy
- What You Should Do by 35 to Advance Your Career
- Raise Children that Contribute to the World
- Information Technology is Changing the World and our Future
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| Interactive Discussion Session 2 |
- Learning from Global Leaders
- Thinking about Global Issues
- Thinking about Your Career. Is Management a Good Choice for You?
- Voice and Face Training to Enhance your Communication Skills
- Diversity Communication
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The 16th International Conference for Women in Business
2011
- Date
- Saturday, July 23, 2011
- Theme
- "Acting and Connecting Beyond Borders"
| Feature Speech |
- Fujiyo Ishiguro (President & CEO of Netyear Group Corp)
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| Feature Speech |
- Yukiko Arai (Senior Specialist at International Labour Organization)
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| Special Talk |
- Yoko Ishikura (Professor of Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University)
Kiyoshi Kurokaw (Professor of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies)
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| 10-min. Talk |
- Emiko Okuyama (Mayor of the city of Sendai)
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| Feature Speech |
- Naoyuki Sato (Communication Director)
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| Workshops |
- Japan's Communication Skills [Conducted in English]
- Getting to Know Your Money Better
- Keys to Advancing Your Career
- Working Styles, Inspired by Working Abroad
- The Potential of Social Networks
- Strengthening Japanese Companies: New Perspectives by External Board Members
- Making Everyday Fun: a Mindset and New Techniques for Creating the Future
- Japan's Recovery: Our Ideas
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The 15th International Conference for Women in Business
2010
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2010
- Theme
- "Making a Difference"
| Opening 10-min. Talk |
- Fumiko Hayashi (Mayor of the city of Yokohama)
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| Feature Speech |
- Yumiko Kamada (General Manager, Life-Style Business Development
Headquarters, Station Development & Regional Revitalization Division, East Japan Railway Company)
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| Special 10-min. Talk |
- Hiroshi Tasaka (Professor, Graduate School of Tama University / President, SophiaBank, Inc.)
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| Sponsor 10-min. Talk |
- Kazumasa Yoshida (Representative Director and President, Intel K.K.)
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| Feature Speech |
- Reiko Akiike (Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group)
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Luncheon Talk
"Jazz HIKESHI (putting out fires): Preventing War: Thinking about Peace Ads with Maekita/Isezaki Lab" |
- Kenji Isezaki (Professor, Peace and Conflict Studies, Graduate School of Area and Culture Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
- Miyako Maekita (Representative, Sustena)
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| Workshops |
- Learning From a Personal Look at Women Leaders
- Consumption and Society Moved by Twitter
- Just What is the Raison d'Etre of Businesses?
- Forever Beautiful and Full of Vitality: the Minds and Health of Working Women
- Working Mothers & Working Fathers: Moving Society Together With Working Fathers
- Discover Your Possibilities *(Conducted in English)
- Making a Difference: Enhancing Japan's Role and Influence *(Conducted in English)
- Will Japan's Economy Develop?
- The Benefits of a Seductive Career
- Cultivating Working Women for Growth
- Homes and Environments Sought by Working Women: Lifestyles
- Communication to Motivate Others to Action
- Who will change politics?
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The 14th International Conference for Women in Business
2009
- Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2009
- Theme
- "Act outside the box"
| Keynote Address |
- Kansai Yamamoto (Designer / Producer)
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| Feature Speech |
- Mami Ito (President, Nihon Dento Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
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| Feature Speech |
- Nobuyuki Idei (Founder & CEO, Quantum Leaps Corporation)
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| Feature Speech |
- Yuko Kawamoto (Professor, Waseda University Graduate School of Finace, Accounting and Law)
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| Workshops |
- Advice to Japan by Foreign Businesspersons *(Conducted in English)
- Blazing Your Own Career Path
- Exploring the Meaning of Accountable Business Management in the New Era
- Straight from High-Profile Advertisement Creators: How to Communicate Your Message
- Finance Today: Money in Motion
- Shape Up for a Winning Body and Mind!
- Communicating Assertively Outside of the Box *(Conducted in English)
- Communication Techniques for Supervisors and Staff
- Change for Japan: Economy, Politics, and Society
- The Hidden Story of Hit Products that Defied Convention
- Working Women Seeking Marriage and Seeking Divorce
- School Education that Nurtures Leadership
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The 13th International Conference for Women in Business
2008
- Date
- Saturday, July 19, 2008
- Theme
- "Diversity and Inclusion"
| Keynote Address |
- Izumi Kobayashi (President, Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd)
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| Feature Speech |
- Eun-Mi Chae (Managing Director of FedEx Korea)
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| Feature Speech |
- Motoshige Ito (Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo)
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| Workshops |
- Working and Doing Business in Japan as a Foreigner *(Conducted in English)
- Case Studies in Corporate Diversity
- Careers and Lifestyles in Your 30s
- Learning from Young Entrepreneurs
- Diversity and Community Development
- Diversity in the Media Industry
- Communications Workshop: Adapting to Diversity
- Thinking of Asian Women's Roles in the Economy and Society *(Conducted in English)
- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) and the Corporate World
- What is Happening in the Global and Japanese Economies?
- Training Yourself to Think Ethically and Strategically
- Careers and Lifestyles for Executives in Their 40s
- Wellness (Genki) Management Improves Leadership and Drive
- Breaking down the Walls of Common Sense: What Laughter Can Do
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The 12th International Conference for Women in Business
2007
- Date
- Sunday, July 15, 2007
- Theme
- "Vision Quest"
- What We Need To Do Today To Build Our Tomorrow -
| Keynote Address |
- Darcy Neill (Executive Trainer)
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| Feature Speech |
- Junko Edahiro (Environmental Journalist and the translator of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth")
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| Feature Speech |
- Motoshige Ito (Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo)
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| Workshops |
- Vision quest *(Conducted in English)
- Communication between corporations and consumers: New online marketing
- The "real" state of the global environment and what we can do
- Movie production: Giving shape to abstract ideas
- Creating growth opportunities: Taking the leadership
- Communication: The defference that makes the diiference! *(Conducted in English)
- Standard-bearers for corporate reform
- Leadership within an era of diversity
- Japanese Leadership in Asia
- Become a professional: Learning at graduate school
- Organic Communication
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The 11th International Conference for Women in Business
2006
- Date
- Saturday, July 15, 2006
- Theme
- "Careers and Class: For a more Powerful You"
| Keynote Address |
- Naoko Shindo (Medical Officer, World Health Organization (WHO))
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| Feature Speech |
- Kenichiro Mogi (Brain Scientist Senior Researcher, Sony Computer Science Laboratory
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| Feature Speech |
- Yoko Ishikura (Professor of the Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy Hitotsubashi University)
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| Workshops |
- Career-Building: The First 10 Years
- Secrets for Staying in Top Condition
- Dignity, Decency and Class: People and Companies
- How to Read the News
- E-Mail Communication *(Conducted in English)
- Team Building: How to Inspire Your Subordinates
- Managers Who Bring Companies Back to Life
- Work/Life Synergy
- New Marketing Methods for Companies
- Japanese Leadership*(Conducted in English)
- If You Understand Investment, You Understand Economics
- Anti-Aging and Secrets to Health
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The 10th International Conference for Women in Business
2005
- Date
- Saturday, July 16, 2005
- Theme
- "The Next Stage for Women: Corporate and Personal Responsibility
in the Age of CSR"
| Keynote Address |
- Miyuki Zeniya (Deputy President, The Saikyo Bank, LTD.)
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| Feature Speech |
- Kayoko Hosokawa (Chairperson of the NPO, Special Olympics Japan)
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| Feature Speech |
- Hiromi Wada (President, Perie, Inc.)
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| Workshops |
- Work/Life Balance
- Next in Japan: What to Expect of the Japanese Economy
- Diversity: Utilizing Women in the CSR Era
- Writing a Life Script: Time Management for Translating Dreams into Reality
- Pondering Politics: Towards Change in Social "Mechanisms"
- Corporate Citizenship-More to It Than Meets the Eye *(Conducted in English)
- Career Cramming for the Under 35s
- Working in a Position of Authority
- Next in Japan: What to Expect in Education, Environment and the Society
- Corporate Ethics Education and the Personal Information Protection Law: Attitudes in the CSR Era
- The Art of Office Communication
- New-style Management: Transforming Companies
- Develop Your Assertiveness*(Conducted in English)
- Hawaiian Wind: a Workshop on Breathing
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The 9th International Conference for Women in Business
2004
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2004
- Theme
- "Self Motivation: Turning Passion into Action"
| Keynote Address |
- Mamoru Mohri (Astronaut and Director, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)
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| Feature Speech |
- Fumiko Hayashi (President, BMW Tokyo Corp.)
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| Luncheon Talk |
- Shogo Kariyazaki (Flower Arrangement Artist/ Owner, Kariyazaki Shogo school of flower arranging)
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| Workshops |
- Breathing Life Back into Business – Invigorating the Organization and Achieving Results
- The Internet - Tips and tricks for the advanced user
- Turning Negatives into Positives *(Conducted in English)
- Sales Hints: How to Get Things Moving
- The Power of Positive Thinking – Make Yourself Happy
- Money Management: Making Money Your Friend
- Taking the Lead *(Conducted in English)
- What You Can Learn From the Media
- Change with "Innovation"
- Be Your Own Boss
- Upgrading Your Career Within the Organization
- First Impressions Count – Learn How to Control Deportment
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The 8th International Conference for Women in Business
2003
- Date
- Saturday, July 19, 2003
- Theme
- "Global Literacy: Expanding Your Worldview"
| Keynote Address |
- Tomomi Nishimoto (Chief Conductor, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra "Millenium")
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| Feature Speech |
- Fusae Nara (Attorney and Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop LLP)
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| Feature Speech |
- Hiroshi Nakada (Mayor of the City of Yokohama)
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| Workshops |
- Presenting Yourself Within the Organization
- Japan's Role in the World
- Raising Children as Global Citizens
- Thinking Flexibly *(Conducted in English)
- Health Management - Thinking About Food
- Understanding Innovative Entrepreneurial Thinking
- The World through the Lens - Tokyo Photo Night *(Conducted in English)
- New Innovative Marketing Strategies
- "Investment" that can Change the Corporate World
- The current situation in China and Korea
- Communication Training - Expressing Yourself
- Making your Best even Better
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The 7th International Conference for Women in Business
2002
- Date
- Saturday, July 20, 2002
- Theme
- "Accepting the Challenge to Change"
| Keynote Address |
- Sakie Tachibana Fukushima (Representative Director and Regional Managing Director - Japan, Korn/Ferry International)
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| Feature Speech |
- Carlos Ghosn (President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor, Co., Ltd.)
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| Luncheon Talk |
- Kaori Nara Turner (Hollywood Body Make-Up Artist)
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| Workshops |
- Building a Career: Mentoring and Career Advancement
- Community Marketing: A Concept
- Risk Management for Organizations
- Feeling Good: Managing Your Mental and Physical Health
- Family Communication
- The Real Lives of Freelancers
- Redefining Employability
- Professional Image: Your Unspoken Message
- Profitability and Responsibility
- Not Just About Winning: Leadership Qualities that Matter in the 00's
- Mixing Love and Work
- Lifelong Learning: Growing Throughout Your Life
- Taking Control of Your Life: How to Balance Life and Work
- Playback Theatre Part 3
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The 6th International Conference for Women in Business
2001
- Date
- Saturday, July 14, 2001
- Theme
- "Women and Money: Working towards Financial Independence"
| Keynote Address |
- Risa Tanaka (Editor-in-chief, Sendenkaigi )
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| Feature Speech |
- Kumi Fujisawa (Director, SophiaBank, Limited)
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| Feature Speech |
- Suchita Vadlamani (Anchor, CNBC Asia)
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| Workshops |
- Financing Your Own Company
- Life Plan Simulation: Part 1
- Raising Money-Wise Children
- Money 101:Part 1
- Investment Tips for the Advanced
- Moving Ahead in An Organization
- Investing in Yourself
- Defining Strong Leadership
- Women and the Economy
- All You Need to Know About Becoming an FP
- Finance Online
- Life Plan Simulation: Part 2
- Money 101: Part 2
- Playback Theatre
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The 5th International Conference for Women in Business
2000
- Date
- Saturday, August 26, 2000
- Theme
- "Women and the Internet"
| Keynote Address |
- Marleen McDaniel (Chair and CEO, Women.com Networks, Inc., USA)
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| Feature Speech |
- Mari Matsunaga (Editorial Director, eWoman)
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| Feature Speech |
- e-Sook Kim (President and CEO, e-Corportation, Inc., Korea)
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| Workshops |
- Internet Etiquette Made Simple
- Motivating Your Own Employees
- Working Mother & Child & Stress
- The Internet: Where Is It Heading?
- SOHO Success Stories
- Online Trading 101
- The World of Venture Business
- Climbing Your Way Up the Corporate Ladder
- Getting the Most Out of the Internet
- The Way to Build an Internet Community
- e-Commerce: Making the Transition into Being Online
- Playback Theatre
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The 4th International Conference for Women in Business
1999
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 1999
- Theme
- "Achieving Personal Excellence"
| Keynote Address |
- Bernadette Grey (Editor-in-chief of "Working Women" magazine)
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| Feature Speech |
- Masami Atarashi (President of International Business Brain K.K.)
- Carmee Lim (Principal of Raffles Girl's School in Singapore)
- Mariko Tamura (Editor of Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.)
- Cho Xi (President of You You World Corporation)
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| Talk Show |
- Kyoko Kubo (Model and Actress)Kaori Sasaki (President of UNICUL International, Inc.)
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| Workshops |
- Being an Excellent Employee
- Achieving Excellence as a Freelancer
- So you want to be an Entrepreneur?
- Profiles of High Achievers
- Research Skills on the Internet
- Managerial Excellence
- Crucial Communications Skills
- Opportunities on the Internet
- Job Opportunities in Japan
- Working Mothers in Japan
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The 3rd International Conference for Women in Business
1998
- Date
- Saturday, August 16, 1998
- Theme
- "Being Independent"
| Keynote Address |
- Marsha L. Firestone, Ph.D. (Vice President of Women Incorporated) U.S.A
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| Feature Speeches |
- Masayoshi Fujita (Editor-in-chief of "Newsweek Japan")
Naoko Banno (President of Career Strategy Inc. and Quick Inc.)
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| Workshops |
- Secrets of Super Achievers
- Self-management for Independent People
- Creating Your Own Home Page
- Maintaining Good Relationships between Children and Working Moms
- Media Literacy
- Ethics of the International Business
- Using the Internet to Start your SOHO
- Financial Changes Brought by Big Bang
- Mentor and Mentee
- Marketing to Reach Your Customers
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The 2nd International Conference for Women in Business
1997
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 1997
- Theme
- "Business and Relaxation"
| Keynote Address & Presentation |
- Ikuo Nishioka (Chairman of Intel K.K.) and
Kaori Sasaki(President of UNICUL International, Inc. and NAPW)
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| Feature Speeches |
- Louise K. Crane (Minister-Counselor, USIA, U.S. Embassy Tokyo)
- Carmee Lim (Principal of Raffles Girl's School in Singapore)
- Mariko Tamura (Editor of Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.)
- Cho Xi (President of You You World Corporation)
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| Workshops |
- The Internet and Your New Work Style
- From Give & Take to Give & Given
- Women's Health and Relaxation
- From employee to Entrepreneur
- Developing Leadership Qualities
- Work, Kids and Computers
- Wellness & Walking
- Get Success with the Internet
- Setting Up Your Home for SOHO
- Finding & Following Your Passion
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The 1st International Conference for Women in Business
1996
- Date
- Saturday, July 6, 1996
- Theme
- "Women in Leadership"
| Feature Speeches |
- Terri Lonier (Author of the bestselling book "Working SOLO")
- Midori Nakajima (President of A"L"IS Inc.)
- Mari Matunaga (Edior-in-chief of "Works", general editor of "Travail")
- Marrie Schaefer (Second Secretary, American Embassy)
- Sakie Fukushima (Vice president & partner of Korn/Ferry International Japan)
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| Workshops |
- Finding and Following Your Passion
- Profiles of Super Achievers & the Secrets of their Success
- Corporate Board Power
- How to Get Your Business Started
- Defining Your Leadership Style
- The Winning Game: Negotiating Strategies for the Successful Women
- Operating a Home-based Business
- The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Eldercare and Career
- On-Ramp to the Information Superhighway
- Your Personal Health and Fitness
- Professional Image: Your Unspoken Message
- Rewards of a Non-Profit Career
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